Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 14 published reports.
Satellite Manoeuvre Detection: An Authoritative Guide
Satellite manoeuvre detection involves tracking changes in a satellite's orbit to ensure space safety and efficiency.
SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 13 Amidst Orbital Anomalies
SpaceX targets July 23 for Starship Flight 13. Satellite close approaches and orbital manoeuvres monitored.
NASA Concludes MAVEN Mission, Discovers Atmospheric Phenomenon
NASA concludes MAVEN mission, revealing a new atmospheric phenomenon on Mars. ISS crew takes shelter due to a Russian segment air leak.
NASA Cancels Draper Lunar Lander; Starlink Satellites Adjust Orbits
NASA ends Draper lunar lander mission; Starlink satellites show orbital changes. Artemis Accords gain new signatories.
Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres: Essential Guide for Space Safety
Collision avoidance involves manoeuvres to prevent satellites from colliding with space debris or other objects.
Close Conjunction Alert: OBJECT A and OBJECT D Approach Within 1.76 km
On 1st September 2026, a close conjunction event was recorded between two objects, designated OBJECT A and OBJECT D, with a minimum separation distance of approximately 1.76 kilometres. This event, classified with medium severity, highlights the ongoing challenges of managing space traffic and debri
Understanding the Space Fence: Tracking Earth's Orbital Objects
The Space Fence radar system tracks over 28,000 objects in Earth's orbit, from satellites to debris, ensuring space safety.
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Mars Flyby; Starlink Maneuvers Detected
NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures a Mars flyby, while several Starlink satellites perform orbital maneuvers. Explore these developments and more.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Satellites Amid Orbital Adjustments
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites, while several existing satellites underwent orbital adjustments.
Understanding Satellite Collision Avoidance and Conjunction Assessment
Satellite collision avoidance involves predicting and preventing potential collisions between orbiting objects using conjunction assessments.
Who Tracks Space Debris? Inside the Global Surveillance Network
Space debris is tracked by a global network of agencies monitoring 28,886 objects, ensuring orbital safety and sustainability.
SOHO: Sun-Watching Observatory at L1
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, designed to study the Sun from its deep core to the outer corona and the solar wind. Launched on 2 December 1995, SOHO has been instrumental in providing continuous solar observ